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DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the 31st edition of Gulfood, marking the largest edition in the history of the world’s leading food and beverage sourcing event. Gulfood 2026 runs until 30th January across more than 280,000 square metres at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City …

AJMAN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (1) of 2026 establishing the Rental Dispute Resolution Centre in the emirate of Ajman, replacing the existing rental disputes committee. The law aims to strengthen the legislative framework governing rental relations in the emirate, while reinforcing the principles of justice and …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the occasion of Australia Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy …

NEW YORK/WAM Gold prices reached a record high on Sunday, with the price per ounce surpassing the $5,000 threshold. Gold was trading at US$5,026 per ounce, while silver prices had reached US$100 on Friday for the first time in history.

ABU DHABI/WAM Heritage festivals organised by the United Arab Emirates have evolved into a unique cultural and humanitarian platform for the convergence of civilisations and human experiences, reflecting the spirit of openness and tolerance that characterises the country. These festivals also demonstrate the UAE’s ability to build strong bridges of communication linking the past with the present, while blending local …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the seasonal art exhibitions organised by Louvre Abu Dhabi in collaboration with several leading international cultural institutions, including France Muséums, the Musée du Louvre (Paris), the Musée National Picasso-Paris. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received His Excellency Kirill Dmitriev, the Special Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Russian Federation. During the meeting, His Excellency Kirill Dmitriev conveyed the greetings of His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, along with his appreciation to the UAE …

ABU DHABI / WAM Ajman has strengthened its tourism offering through innovative projects and services that cater to visitors seeking leisure, culture and relaxation. The emirate presents a diverse tourism panorama that weaves together modern destinations, protected natural reserves and heritage landmarks, delivering a fully integrated travel experience. Ajman has secured a distinctive position on the tourism map, transforming into …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers explored ways to deepen economic cooperation with the Republic of Serbia during a trade mission organised recently in Belgrade aimed at expanding bilateral engagement across a range of priority sectors. The delegation was led by Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and attended byMohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE continues to consolidate its global standing in the field of autonomous and unmanned systems and future engineering, in accordance with national directives led by the wise leadership, notably the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence and UAE Centennial 2071, aimed at establishing the country as a global hub for advanced technologies and the knowledge-based economy. …